Republic Services acquires Moring Disposal

Phoenix-based Republic Services has acquired Moring Disposal Inc., which is a solid waste disposal services company based in Forreston, Illinois. According to a Republic Services spokesperson, the acquisition closed Dec. 16.

According to Moring Disposal’s website, the company was founded in 1977 by Larry Moring. The company’s website says it has facilities in Forreston as well as Freeport, Illinois; Lanark, Illinois; and Rock Falls, Illinois.

Moring Disposal provides solid waste disposal services as well as dumpster rentals to residential and commercial customers in northwest Illinois. The company’s website states that it serves more than 30,000 homes and 4,000 businesses.

This acquisition will expand Republic Services’ presence in northwest Illinois. Recycling Today Media Group reached out to both Republic Services and Moring Disposal for additional details about the acquisition, and both companies declined to provide further comment.